Gypsy Fairy House in the Woods

we have this little green shed in our backyard.

you might have seen it in the background of photos like these.

or even in the snow last winter out in the cozy corner of our yard:

i never quite know what to do with it. i love it's rustic simplicity and have dreamed of making it into a cozy nook.

meanwhile it has stayed cobwebby and filthy and unused.

until yesterday!

bella and orion are still in town and they helped me fix up the little shed.

for bella it is going to be a cinderella playhouse in the woods.

for me, i am calling it my gypsy fairy house in the woods.

we used it for a photo shoot last night.

emily and jackie pretended it was a tiny old-fashioned western brothel wherein they entertained special guests as lovely ladies of the night.

(by the way i am posting a whole bunch of new stuff in my shop if you chance to be interested, take a look)

and today i finally took some outfit photos using my little gypsy barrack as a backdrop.

this little vintage dress i thrifted when we were up in fort bragg.

i love the pattern. i was almost going to sell it but couldn't bear to, especially after my pops saw me in it and said, "where'd you get that?! i like it." he never really notices clothes so i felt good about it.

i like pretending i happened upon this enchanted little cottage deep in the mysterious woods.

oopsy, jumping up on the bunk i hit my head! what a dork.

best thing about this cute Sears Jr Bazaar dress, it comes with matching headscarf! and seems like none of it has ever been worn before.

i think i'll stay awhile.

bella's wall. she chose all the paint colors by the way, and was full of bubbly ideas for how we will use the little house.

now i'm off to the lake with the fam!

hope you all are having a deliciously summery weekend.